Regardless of Sandy, he's still Chris Christie

This year, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is up for reelection. His ratings are high, and many are thinking that his reelection is a foregone conclusion.

But Jersey voters beware: Regardless of Christie's impressive performance - and partnership with President Obama - in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, he is still the same Chris Christie that I have previously criticized for his right-wing policies that hurt women, children, same-sex couples, and the poor.

Emily's List, which works to elect pro-choice Democratic women to public office, recently published a list of the top 10 reasons why Christie should be defeated this November.

A summary:

10. Chris Christie Vetoed Same-Sex Marriage
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9. Chris Christie Is No Friend to Workers
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8. Chris Christie Doesn’t Believe in Universal Pre-K
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7. Chris Christie Misuses State Funds
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6. Chris Christie Supports the Ryan Budget
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5. Chris Christie Vetoed a Hike in the Minimum Wage
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4. Chris Christie Vetoed Equal Pay Legislation
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3. Chris Christie Targeted Poor Families in His Budget
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2. Chris Christie Cut Funding to Family Planning Organizations
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1. Chris Christie Is Proudly Anti-Choice

Read more about each of these points.

Remember this when you vote: Regardless of the cartoonish character he portrays on TV, Governor Christie is a Republican politician who is responsible for all of the above.